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Mandate and Functions of the Ministry

• Formulation of policies,programmes and projects to promote traditional industries and small enterprise development and all subjects that come under the purview of departments and statutory institutions attached to the Ministry, on the basis of “MahindaChinthana – Vision for the Future” and any other overall National Policies that may be adopted by the government.
• Direction of the implementation of such policies, programmes and projects with a view to achieving the relevant national objectives within timelines agreed with the national planning authorities and within budgeted resources.
• Provision of all public services that come under the purview of the Ministry in an efficient and people friendly manner.
• Reforming all systems and procedures to ensure the conduct of business in an efficient manner deploying modern management techniques and technology where applicable while eliminating corruption and waste.
• Development, marketing and export promotion of handicrafts.
• Development and dissemination of designs for the handicrafts sector.
• Promotion, financing and sponsoring of small and medium enterprises.
• Conducting exhibitions and trade fairs for the promotion of Sri Lankan craft products.
• Promotion of entrepreneurial activities at the small and medium level.
• Development and promotion of Palmyrah Industry.

Vision

To upgrade, expand and strengthen the traditional industries and micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to contribute significantly to the GDP and to contribute to make Sri Lanka a 'Wonder of Asia'.

Mission

Toprovide policy guidance and facilitation to Traditional Industries, SMEs and Handicraft Sector to produce world class products that can compete locally and internationally and generate employment and income to the rural poor and contribute to strengthen the home based backyard economy, poverty reduction, equitable regional development, balanced and inclusive growth and social development.

Thrust areas

• Policy and Management
• Creation and promotion of cottage industries
• Promotion of micro, small and medium enterprises and industries
• Establishment of a mechanism to link the traditional industries and handicrafts to export market
• Promotion and development of handicraft sector
• Development and Promotion of Kithul industry
• Development and Promotion of Palmyrah industry
• Development of Salt Production
• Manufacturing of fishnets

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Palmyrah Development Board (PDB)
244, Galle Road, Colombo 04
General Number - Colombo 2586820
Fax 2553697

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